MANLIUS, N.Y. - Seven people escaped a fire unhurt today at a home on Kirkville Road.

Two adults, three toddlers and twin infants were inside the home when the fire began, said Louie Longo, deputy coordinator at the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management. The Red Cross is assisting the family.

Callers reported the fire at 7108 Kirkville Road at about 5:30 p.m., according to Onondaga County 911 dispatch. Fire departments including Kirkville, Minoa, Manlius and Fayetteville responded.

Firefighters saw flames coming out the home's roof and windows when they arrived on scene, Longo said. They entered the structure and started trying to extinguish the flames from inside.

The fire spread to the attic after firefighters were inside the house and the structure became unstable, Longo said. They exited the building and began working from outside.

Much of the home's roof caved in after firefighters pulled out. Half the roof was completely destroyed and the other side was heavily damaged as well.

Flames were still visible around the roof after 6 p.m. Firefighters were still on the scene at 6:45 p.m.

Longo did not yet have any information on a cause. The blaze was first reported as a kitchen fire, he said.

The home is owned by Darlene Carpenter and Amy Salem, according to Onondaga County property records.